A practice built around people, not paperwork.
Pusaka Chambers was established to serve families and individuals who want their affairs in order — carefully, privately, and without being hurried.
Back to HomeFounded on a straightforward observation
Pusaka Chambers was founded in Kuala Lumpur by a small group of legal practitioners who noticed the same thing independently: many families in Malaysia had never formalised their estate wishes, not from indifference, but from not knowing where to begin, or from a sense that the process would be complicated and impersonal.
The name Pusaka — meaning inheritance or legacy in Malay — reflects what this work is actually about. Not documents, but what one generation wishes to leave to the next: assets, certainly, but also clarity, and the absence of avoidable disputes.
Over the years, the practice has handled Wills ranging from the straightforward to those involving assets in multiple jurisdictions, family trusts structured across generations, Powers of Attorney for ageing parents, and Probate matters for bereaved families who needed a steady hand through a difficult process.
We operate from Suite 5A in Menara Hap Seng, a few minutes from the heart of Kuala Lumpur's commercial district. Meetings are held by appointment, and first consultations are private and unhurried.
"To make thoughtful estate planning accessible to every family in Malaysia — without urgency, without jargon, and without the sense that this is something only the very wealthy need to consider."
The practitioners behind the work
Lim Teck Huat
Principal SolicitorCalled to the Malaysian Bar in 2002, Teck Huat has spent the greater part of his career in private client work — Wills, estate administration, and family trust advisory. He leads most first consultations personally.
Priya Chandrasekaran
Senior AssociatePriya handles Probate and Letters of Administration matters, representing executors and administrators through the High Court process. She is known for her clear communication with families during difficult periods.
Marcus Ng Wei Liang
Associate, Trusts & POAMarcus focuses on private trust structures, testamentary trust drafting, and Powers of Attorney. He coordinates with Labuan and overseas trust advisors where multi-jurisdictional structures are involved.
How we conduct our work
Client Confidentiality
All matters are handled under strict professional privilege. No information about a client's affairs is shared, referenced, or disclosed without express written consent.
Malaysian Bar Standards
All practitioners hold current practising certificates issued by the Malaysian Bar and are subject to its disciplinary jurisdiction, professional conduct rules, and continuing legal education requirements.
Document Retention
Original executed Wills are held in secure storage with access procedures clearly documented. Copies are provided to clients with instructions on where to find originals when needed.
Transparent Engagement Terms
Fee estimates are given before work begins, not after. Where scope changes, clients are informed in writing before additional charges are incurred.
Foreign Counsel Network
For clients with assets in other jurisdictions, we maintain working relationships with reputable solicitors in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Data Protection
Personal data is handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Client information is used only for the purpose for which it was provided.
Estate planning in Malaysia — what the work involves
For non-Muslim Malaysians, the legal framework governing how an estate passes is principally the Wills Act 1959, the Distribution Act 1958, and the Probate and Administration Act 1959. Where a deceased has left a valid Will, the executor named in that Will may apply for a Grant of Probate at the High Court. Where no Will exists, the next-of-kin must obtain Letters of Administration, a process that generally takes longer and may not result in the distribution the deceased would have chosen.
Matters are often more layered than a single Will can address on its own. EPF savings pass according to the registered nomination, not the estate. Takaful and conventional insurance policies with nominated beneficiaries also fall outside the estate. For clients with property in Singapore, the United Kingdom, or elsewhere, separate testamentary instruments may be required in those jurisdictions, or the Malaysian Will must be carefully drafted to avoid conflict with local formalities.
Trusts are a practical option when beneficiaries include minor children, elderly dependants, or individuals who benefit from structured distributions over time rather than a single lump sum. A testamentary trust, created within a Will, takes effect at death and allows the testator to appoint a trusted individual or corporate trustee to manage and distribute assets according to specified terms.
Powers of Attorney — both general and enduring — are increasingly relevant as Malaysians plan for the possibility of incapacity. An enduring Power of Attorney allows a trusted person to manage financial and property affairs if the donor loses mental capacity. Without one, an application to the court may be the only avenue available to family members, a process that is both time-consuming and costly.
We are happy to answer questions before any commitment is made.
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